Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 27m at 12:29 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : 7:09 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (16% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - Dec 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:306.110:483.52:062.64:06-0.66:474:48New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:006.111:423.42:362.74:48-0.66:484:48New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:366.03:062.95:30-0.66:494:48Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:363.410:18 AM5.83:483.06:18-0.56:504:48Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu1:303.411:06 AM5.54:423.17:06-0.46:504:48Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri2:243.612:005.06:003.27:54-0.16:514:48Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat3:183.91:124.57:423.18:480.16:524:48First Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:004.32:484.09:362.69:360.56:534:48First Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:364.84:243.711:001.810:240.96:544:48First Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:125.45:483.512:000.86:544:48Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:486.07:003.612:540.06:554:49Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:246.58:063.61:48-0.86:564:49Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:066.89:003.712:362.02:30-1.36:564:49Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:487.09:543.71:242.23:18-1.66:574:49Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:306.910:483.72:062.44:06-1.66:584:50Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:126.711:423.72:542.54:48-1.56:584:50Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:006.33:422.75:36-1.16:594:51Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:303.710:42 AM5.84:302.86:18-0.77:004:51Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu1:183.711:30 AM5.25:302.97:00-0.37:004:51Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri2:123.812:184.66:422.97:480.27:014:52Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat3:064.01:183.98:122.88:300.77:014:52Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:484.22:423.310:002.59:121.27:024:53Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:244.44:182.911:181.99:541.67:024:53Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:004.75:542.812:121.37:024:54Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:305.07:122.91:000.77:034:55Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:005.38:063.11:360.27:034:55Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:365.58:483.22:12-0.27:044:56Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:065.89:243.412:302.62:42-0.67:044:57Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:426.010:003.41:122.63:18-0.97:044:57New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:186.210:363.51:542.63:54-1.17:044:58New Moon30Mon
31Tue8:546.311:123.52:302.64:30-1.27:054:59New Moon31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9411340)

Common Questions About Santa Barbara, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Santa Barbara, CA today?

Slack tide in Santa Barbara, CA is approximately 3:49 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Santa Barbara, CA?

Santa Barbara, CA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 16% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Santa Barbara, CA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Santa Barbara, CA?

Tide predictions for Santa Barbara, CA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Santa Barbara, CA?

Tide data for Santa Barbara, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9411340. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9411340.

What is the moon phase in Santa Barbara, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Santa Barbara, CA is Waning Crescent (16% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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